Changed 1st gen avanza front passenger wheel bearing last Monday. Noisy when cornering at first. Later further wear and tear made even driving in straight line noisy as speeds climb. Total damage RM90 bearing Koyo (purchased from spare part shop), send to workshop, workmanship + pump bearing (they don't have in house pump) RM65. Total damage RM155 and 3 hours time but most important, peace of mind travelling

thanks for sharing
But whats the sound it made when the bearing kong?

My case was a low rumbling sound as speeds build.

For 2nd gen avanza absorber, don't need rs ultra. Cause suspension much better. Think RS ultra not available for 2nd gen yet.

Today change front tyre again, last about 40k km Dunlop J5 195/60R15. Last year rm165, this year different shop rm166. Maybe next week do full brake flushing, shop quoted me rm100 2hrs.

Might get them to grease the brake pins, I suspect dry so giving noise sometimes.

1.5, 1.3 underpowered.

I was thinking to change to bezza, but think I maintain avanza could be cheap as I have change lots of big parts already. Also, when I run fast avanza safer then milo tin bezza....hahaha

if u want to chg car, dont get bezza.
i drove one, and i prefer my old avanza.
the bezza only benefit than avanza is dint as bouncy as avanza, other than that even the avanza feels more powerfull than bezza.

True, have the same feeling too
Avanza pickup more powerful than Bezza
Bezza feel more plastic and solid

has anyone change avanza lower arm before?

I was about to. My bushing on the lower arm a bit torn. Maybe next year I will do. Think need at least 1/2day work.

Today done my brake service, last 40k km, fren workshop lazy just suck out from reservior. Today another workshop fully drain out from bottom. Back fluid dark black. So remember to fully drain out from bottom don't suck out from reservior. Also, found my brake noise. Think tyre shop sabotage didn't put 1 plate in on each side when last I replace brake pads. Idiots. That is why I always prefer to monitor the mechanics when they do the servicing.

i chd liao my front two lower arm.
wow aside from absorber, lower arm is the best chg.
totally better comfort than old one.
my one old bush already got crack and ball joint there macam got rush.
Totally different feeling compare to old arm, feel much smoother now when driving.
if yr car already more than 10 years, most probably the lower arm bush cracking already, chg it u will notice immediate effect from it.

Does anyone knows where to get avanza 1.5g 2017 carseat? The last backseat.

You mean the whole 2 seat sofa ?
Can order from Toyota but damn expensive, outside accessories shop hard to get

guys, am thinking to takeover an old 2009 avanza 1.3 for business purpose.

These was previously a fleet car which has periodic maintenance, what is the cost of refurbishment I should be looking at?

Any major things like engine, GB, aircon?

take the 1.5 if u can.
but otherwise, just take it to your mechanic to check the usual engine condition, atf and the rear differential.
nothing major problem for thr avanzas.
If u do take it, i suggest u change all four of the absorber to better one such as Kyb rs ultra, change the shock mount, stablelizer link and bush and lower arm.
then your ride will be better.

True like what iverice said, 1.5 more worth it and not much problem with the Avanza.
For overhaul it will be cost around rm6000 below. For replace an used engine will be rm7000 below.
Aircond major service at outside workshop also less than rm2500 for changing both compressor.

Im thinking about buying a 2007 1.5 (A) but after reading this thread it seems like a poor choice.

What is the overall basic problem with them, that they are Daihatsu which is just not a good brand?

the car and the engine is typical toyota bulletproof as long as u change the oil accordingly.
the only main bad thing bout the first gen avanza 1.5 is the not so great ride comfort.
this is because the rear suspension is using rear live axle.
u either chg a whole set of better shock absorber and better tyres, and also it will be better when theres weight oj the rear side to counter the stiff rear spring.

all avanza live axle rear lah....hahahah....it's the spring issue.

avanza bagus, other day I cucuk a BMW 320i on NPE 130km/h driver gave up....hahahah...maybe not experience....if suspension too soft u run fast you will crash, hard is good when u run fast or carry heavy loads....

year end another big round of expenses, 2 tyres rear, maybe battery, rear shocks still ok, going to hit 70k km. front into 2nd set, whack too many holes.